Peter Goelet
| Peter Goelet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1727 |
| Died | 1811 |
| Occupation | Merchant, real estate developer |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ratse |
| Children | Peter P. Goelet |
Peter Goelet (1727 - 1811) was a merchant and real estate entrepreneur of New York City.
Biography
Early life
Peter Goelet was born in 1727.[1] He was the descendant of a family of Huguenots of La Rochelle in France who escaped to Amsterdam.[1] His grandfather, Jacobus, had been left an orphan in New York and was brought up in the family of merchant Frederick Philipse.
Career
He was at first in partnership with Peter T. Curtenius, but from 1763 his place of business was Hanover Square, at the sign of the Golden Key.[1] In May 1775, he was elected a member of the Committee of One Hundred and the Committee of Correspondence in support of the American patriots.
Personal life
In 1755, he married Elizabeth Ratse, the daughter of another prominent New York merchant.[1] Their son, Peter P. Goelet, added to his real estate holdings and had four children, Peter (1800—1879), Jean Buchanan (1802— ), Hannah, who married Capt. Thomas R. Gerry, USN, son of Elbridge Gerry, and Robert.[1]
Death
He died in 1811.